What are the long-term side effects of laser eye surgery?

Risks of Laser Eye Surgery

• Permanent dry eye.
• Halos, glare, or double vision, making it hard to drive at night.
• Over- or under-correction of vision, meaning you still need glasses or contacts.
• Worse vision or, very rarely, loss of vision.

Does LASIK surgery have long-term effects?

Some people consider a long-term side effect, such as dry eye, a complication of LASIK. Indeed, there is a risk that a side effect becomes permanent and interferes with quality of life. However, complications of LASIK are more serious (and much less common) than side effects.

Can laser eye surgery fix long and short?

Laser Eye Surgery can treat short-sightedness, long-sightedness, astigmatism, and now, the need for reading glasses (presbyopia). It’s the most commonly performed surgical procedure in the world and has a history of over 35 million procedures since it was first introduced in 1987.

What age is too late for LASIK?

LASIK is FDA-approved for anyone aged 18 and older. This is the only hard and fast rule when it comes to an age limit for this procedure, but since adult vision is typically at its healthiest from age 19 to 40, anyone within this range is a great candidate.

What are pros and cons of a LASIK eye surgery?

LASIK Eye Surgery Pros and Cons Advantages. Like any other surgical treatment, LASIK eye surgery too carry its own risks and complications. Disadvantages. Poor Outcome: Though the procedure is said to be highly effective, some individuals may not experience any considerable improvement, even after undergoing the surgery. Ideal Candidate for LASIK Eye Surgery.

What are the dangers of laser eye surgery?

Undercorrection – During laser eye surgery,the doctor will apply a specific amount of laser energy to obtain a precise result.

Is laser eye surgery good or bad?

In general, most people who have laser-assisted in-situ keratomileusis (LASIK) eye surgery achieve 20/25 vision or better, which works well for most activities. But most people still eventually need glasses for driving at night or reading as they get older.

What is the best laser eye surgery?

It is generally agreed that the most accurate type of laser eye surgery is Intralase (femtosecond laser) Lasik with Wavefront. This is the laser eye surgery that is the most accurate, safest and has the quickest and most comfortable recovery period.